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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Valkyrie who appears before Helgi?
(a) Svava.
(b) Svanfir.
(c) Sigrun.
(d) Serena.

2. What was used to kill Sinfiotli?
(a) Curse.
(b) Poison.
(c) Arrow.
(d) Dagger.

3. The Edda features two birds conversing about Helgi. What kind of birds are they?
(a) Ravens.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Sparrows.
(d) Crows.

4. Gripir assures Sigurd that he will always be thought of as a:
(a) Fierce competitor.
(b) Strong warrior.
(c) Devoted son.
(d) Noble leader.

5. What is the name of the all-wise giant?
(a) Grimnir.
(b) Loki.
(c) Fenrir.
(d) Vafthrudnir.

6. How many heads does the old woman have?
(a) 10.
(b) 900.
(c) 500.
(d) 2.

7. Which of the following is not mentioned in this Edda?
(a) Gunnar.
(b) Bryhild.
(c) Geirrod.
(d) Hogni.

8. What happens during the imparting of knowledge.
(a) Thor's daughter runs away.
(b) Odin causes a great storm.
(c) Thor is arrested.
(d) Day breaks.

9. The Edda states that friends should be _____.
(a) Possessive.
(b) Protective.
(c) Careful.
(d) Mutual givers.

10. Who does Thrym want to marry?
(a) Enid.
(b) Frigg.
(c) Freyia.
(d) A Valkyrie.

11. How old was Helgi when it was decided he would go into battle?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 1 month.

12. For how many days is Grimnir tortured?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 12.

13. Who is the first to see Helgi in spirit after he dies?
(a) Stable boy.
(b) King.
(c) Maid.
(d) Peasant.

14. What item does Thor set out to find?
(a) Hammer.
(b) Cauldron.
(c) Goats.
(d) Sword.

15. What is Helgi Hiorvard's title?
(a) Baron.
(b) King.
(c) Warrior.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hunding's kingdom?

2. In which country did the story begin?

3. What is Ottar eating when he is killed?

4. Foolish men often do which of the following?

5. Near what river did Sigurd die?

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